Los Angeles and Mexico
In the 1960s and 70s, Indra Devi was very much a presence in Los Angeles and Mexico, and was very close to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Traveling from LA (and her retreat in Mexico) to Bengaluru and Puttaparthi, she was greatly honored by him.
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